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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greatness Mahmood (ranked 4487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cumming Back (ranked 4477 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greatness Mahmood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cumming Back!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mahmood was covering up waiting for the punch and Back finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahmood is pulling down on Back's head. It's preventing any offense from Back, at least for the moment.
Back missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Back postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Back working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Back postures up in Mahmood's guard and throws a big left but Mahmood blocks it.
Back is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmood has wrist control.
Back working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Back is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mahmood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mahmood has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Back is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahmood is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmood trying to control but Back is working from the bottom.
Back is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Back blocks the strikes from Mahmood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmood striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mahmood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Back.
Mahmood wants to get back to full guard.
Mahmood keeping control of the position.
Back throwing shots but Mahmood is blocking nicely.
Mahmood is trying to control but can't.
Back blocks the strikes from Mahmood.
Back is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahmood sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahmood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Back thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mahmood tries to roll over but Back keeps him under control.
Back sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahmood defending well though.
Back is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahmood has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back is thwarting Mahmood's attempts to control the position.
Back is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mahmood gets full guard.
Mahmood has control of Back's left arm, preventing Back from doing any damage.
Mahmood doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mahmood is trying to control the position but Back postures up.
Mahmood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mahmood lands an upkick as Back stands over him.
Back loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahmood has control of Back's left arm, preventing Back from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahmood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahmood looking to control.
Mahmood trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Back drops back looking for a leg! Mahmood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahmood manages to kick Back off! Back jumps back into Mahmood's guard.
Back has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mahmood controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Back darts in looking for a takedown but Mahmood gets double underhooks and turns Back into the cage.
Back shoots in but no luck this time.
Mahmood gets a takedown into half guard.
Back is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Back looks winded!
Back is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mahmood scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Mahmood is nestled in close to Back, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mahmood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Back wants to improve his position but Mahmood is controlling well.
Mahmood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Back with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Back on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mahmood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Mahmood there.
Back is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Back can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Back looking for submissions off his back.
Mahmood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greatness Mahmood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mahmood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahmood shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Back is trying to defend but Mahmood finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Back wants to improve his position but Mahmood is controlling well.
Back is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahmood pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahmood lands a nice short elbow.
Back is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back is not content to let Mahmood control the position.
Mahmood prevents Back from improving his position.
Back moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mahmood trying to control the position from guard on top but Back is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahmood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahmood with a nice head shot there.
Mahmood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmood connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmood distracts Back with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Back working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greatness Mahmood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Back is breathing heavily.
Mahmood connects with a couple of short punches.
Mahmood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahmood landing with the ground and pound.
Mahmood chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahmood lands a couple of elbows.
Back is rocked!
Mahmood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Back's head.
Back is still in real trouble! Can Mahmood finish him?
Mahmood loads up on a big left hand. Back felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mahmood looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Back can't hide his disappointment, as Mahmood celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greatness Mahmood!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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